C-COR
C-COR Broadband Australia is a privately held Australian broadband infrastructure distributor and systems integrator founded in 1993, serving telcos, MSOs, and cable operators across Australia and Asia-Pacific with optical, HFC, GPON, video headend, mmWave, and network management solutions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersMoorabbin, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What C-COR does
C-COR Broadband Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian broadband infrastructure solutions company that distributes and integrates telecommunications equipment for telcos, MSOs, and cable operators across Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1993 as a subsidiary of Philips Electronics and now privately held and independent under Managing Director John Goddard, the company is headquartered in Moorabbin (Melbourne) and operates regional offices in Singapore, Taipei City, Lahore, and Mumbai, with a self-described position as Australia's largest independent cable broadband integrator and key supplier to every major Australian Telco and MSO.
C-COR's portfolio combines proprietary IPCOR-branded hardware (the OA5000 series optical fiber amplifiers, OA3000 EDFA amplifiers, IPCOR200 GPON ONT gateway, and FRPD-V2 line power system) with distributed products from global OEMs including ATX Networks, Appear TV, Skyline Communications (DataMiner), Incognito, Ciena, Teleste, Amphenol, PPC, Secure64, and NetUP. The offering covers optical transport and GPON, HFC nodes and amplifiers, DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems and test instruments, digital video headend and IPTV middleware, mmWave and LTE mobile infrastructure, RF passives, fiber connectivity, OSS platforms, and construction/install consumables. Engineering depth in DOCSIS HFC networks is a stated specialty, supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and a formal BCN training curriculum.
The business model layers one-time hardware product sales with recurring and service revenue streams: technical support agreements, extended warranty (2-3 years), advance hardware replacement within 48 hours of RMA, on-site SLAs with 7x365 coverage, professional network design and integration services, and software licensing. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting telcos and MSOs, supplemented by an e-commerce web shop for registered buyers. End-customer logos include Telstra, nbn co, Optus, Foxtel, SingTel, Vodafone NZ, Omantel, Docomo Pacific, iiNet, and TPG; partners' OSS/BSS platforms are credited with serving over 160 million subscribers worldwide.
C-COR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- C-COR
- Legal name
- C-COR Broadband Australia Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://c-cor.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- C-COR Broadband Australia is a privately held Australian broadband infrastructure distributor and systems integrator founded in 1993, serving telcos, MSOs, and cable operators across Australia and Asia-Pacific with optical, HFC, GPON, video headend, mmWave, and network management solutions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
C-COR industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Broadband Telecommunications Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)
- SIC
- Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Active Optical Cables (AOC) & Optical Interconnects (HDAFAEAG), Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA), Cable Internet ISPs (HFC Retail Providers) (HDAIADAF)
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Where C-COR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Moorabbin
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices5 records
Markets served
C-COR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Sale of broadband telecommunications equipment including optical amplifiers, RF passives, coaxial cables, connectors, HFC nodes and amplifiers, cable modems, and test instruments.
- Technical Support Services: Technical support agreements including email and 1300 hotline support for configuration assistance, hardware/software problem identification and resolution.
- Extended Warranty Service: Extended warranty coverage for 2-3 years for return-to-factory repair service based on equipment serial numbers.
- Advance Hardware Replacement: Advanced hardware replacement service providing prompt shipment of replacement equipment within 48 hours of RMA for mission-critical applications.
- On-site Service: On-site support agreements with defined service levels, including 7 days a week, 365 days a year coverage.
- Professional Services: Consultation, design, integration, deployment and support services including network design, custom product development, and engineering expertise.
- Software Licensing: Licensing of standard software including network management OSS solutions and IP management platforms.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Web Shop - Standard Products |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom/Made-to-Order Products |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
C-COR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
C-COR distributes, integrates, and manufactures broadband telecommunications infrastructure equipment for telcos and MSOs across the Asia-Pacific region. The company sells its own IPCOR-branded optical amplifiers, GPON ONT gateways, and network power systems, while distributing complementary products from global manufacturers (ATX Networks, Appear TV, PPC, Ciena, Teleste, Amphenol, Skyline Communications, Incognito). It also provides end-to-end professional services including network design, deployment, custom product development, technical support, and 24/7 on-site maintenance.
Product overview
C-COR Broadband Australia is a distributor and systems integrator of broadband telecommunications equipment serving telcos and MSOs throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical infrastructure products organized into several categories: (1) Optical Transport & Distribution including GPON OLT/ONT equipment, optical amplifiers (IPCOR OA5000 and OA3000 EDFA series), and optical passives; (2) Video Headend solutions including Appear TV XC5000/XC5100 modular encoding platforms and NetUP IPTV Combine 8x all-in-one servers with middleware, DRM, and billing; (3) HFC Network Equipment including nodes, amplifiers, cable modems, and DOCSIS 3.1 test instruments; (4) RF Components including coaxial cables, connectors, and passives; (5) Mobile & Wireless solutions including LTE Core, mmWave links, and RF overlay; (6) Network Management platforms including DataMiner (Skyline Communications) for OSS and Incognito suite for TR-069 provisioning and IP management; (7) Security solutions including Secure64 DNS and conditional access; (8) Construction & Installation products including tools, PPE, and pole hardware; and (9) Support services including training programs and maintenance contracts. The company distributes products from multiple third-party manufacturers alongside their own IPCOR-branded optical and power products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- GPON OLT and ONU/T Equipment GPON OLT and ONU/T equipment for fiber-to-the-home and fiber-to-the-business deployments, supporting triple-play services including high-speed internet, VoIP, IPTV/CATV, and Wi-Fi, with up to 64 ONUs per OLT.
- IPTV and OTT Middleware IPTV and over-the-top middleware solutions enabling linear TV, video-on-demand, and subscription VOD services with multi-screen user interface, EPG engine, network PVR, catch-up TV, start-over TV, and advanced recommendation engine.
- NetUP IPTV Combine 8x All-in-one IPTV server combining middleware with billing, DVB-S/S2 gateway with 8 inputs and CI slots, and VoD server supporting up to 500 IP set-top boxes and 50 concurrent VoD streams, with optional MICROS-Fidelio hotel PMS integration and ARRIS SecureMedia DRM.
- Appear TV XC5000/XC5100 Modular Video Processing Platform Modular video processing platform supporting encoding, transcoding, multiplexing, and multi-carrier delivery from satellite, terrestrial, cable, IP networks, or ASI feeds in 4RU or 1RU form factors.
- IPCOR OA5000 Optical Fibre Amplifier Cost-effective CATV optical fiber amplifier with 8, 16, or 32 output ports, adjustable output power, redundant AC/DC powering, optional built-in WDM for PON applications, and SNMPv2 management, designed for FTTB and FTTH deployments.
- IPCOR OA3000 EDFA Series Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier with high-reliability pump laser, isolator, and wavelength-division-multiplexer featuring lowest noise and highest pumping efficiency, with SNMP/RJ45 and RS232 management.
- HFC Nodes and Amplifiers Hybrid fiber-coaxial nodes and amplifiers for cable network distribution, including stretcher amplifiers with integrated VoIP support and surge protection.
- Entry Series Integrated VoIP Amplifier Device Entry-level integrated amplifier with VoIP modem port, gas tube surge protection, passive voice modem port for lifeline voice service, and dual color LED monitoring.
- Cable Modems DOCSIS-compliant cable modems for residential and business broadband connectivity over HFC networks.
- DOCSIS 3.1 Test Instruments Test instruments for DOCSIS 3.1 cable network verification and performance testing.
- LTE Core LTE core network infrastructure for mobile wireless deployments.
- mmWave Links Millimeter wave wireless links for high-capacity point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity in 60GHz, 70GHz, and 80GHz bands.
- RF Overlay RF overlay solutions for distributing broadcast video signals over fiber-to-x networks.
- Digital TV Headend Digital television headend equipment for processing and distributing broadcast TV signals.
- Conditional Access Systems Conditional access systems for protecting premium TV content from unauthorized access.
- Hospitality TVs Television systems designed for hospitality environments including hotels and resorts.
- Secure DNS Secure DNS solutions providing protection against DNS-based cyber threats, offered through partnership with Secure64.
- OSS Platform (DataMiner) Operational support system platforms including DataMiner by Skyline Communications for end-to-end multi-vendor network management and OSS solutions.
- Network Provisioning Solutions Network provisioning solutions including TR-069 based auto-configuration servers and address management tools.
- Network Power Systems Network power systems including line power systems and power supplies for cable network powering.
- FRPD-V2 Line Power System Ferro Resonant Powering Device - linear power supply with no active electrical components, rated IP33, featuring -40 to 75°C operating temperature, 48.5/60VAC or 90VAC output options, and RCM compliance.
- 50 Ohm Passives 50-ohm passive RF components for wireless and mobile network infrastructure.
- Optical Passives Optical passive components including connectors, attenuators, patch cords, splitters, and fiber management accessories.
- Optical Test Instruments Test instruments for optical fiber network installation and maintenance verification.
- HFC Leakage Detection Tools Tools for detecting and locating RF leakage in HFC cable networks, including Arcom Quiver for field troubleshooting.
- ATX MAXNET II Headend Management Platform Ultra-dense MCX connector-based RF/optical signal management platform for headend and hub applications, supporting up to 20 transmitters or 40 receivers per 2RU chassis with DOCSIS 3.1 CCAP compliance.
- ATX SignalOn Series RF and L-Band signal management series with innovative cable management, offering specifications exceeding CATV industry requirements for insertion loss, port-to-port isolation, frequency response, and noise figure.
- Coaxial Cables Drop coaxial cables (RG6 Quadshield, RG6 Trishield Underground) and hardline flooded cables for HFC network installation.
- RF Connectors Complete range of approved cable terminators and compression connectors including 2-piece connectors for Trishield and Quadshield cables, and heat shrink tubing for connector protection.
- RF Passives Complete portfolio of 1 GHz and 1.2 GHz power bypass taps in 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way configurations for cable network distribution.
- Optical Fibre Cable Accessories Optical connection products featuring high precision, low insertion loss, and strong environmental stability for fiber communication applications.
- Pole Hardware (OSP) Outside plant hardware including aerial lead-in clamps, isolators, heatshrink tubing, attenuators, high pass filters, and Q span clamps for aerial cable construction.
- Tools for Cable Installation and Maintenance Range of tools for cable installation and maintenance including RF tools, rodding equipment, optical tools, RF test instruments, and optical test instruments, plus RUNPOTEC cable pulling products.
- Set-Top Boxes and Gateways (IPCOR200 GPON ONT) ITU-T GPON compliant residential gateways (IPCOR200 series) supporting triple-play services (high-speed internet, VoIP, IPTV/CATV, Wi-Fi) with up to 64 ONUs per OLT.
- IP Management Solutions (Incognito Suite) IP address and device management solutions including Incognito suite with Broadband Command Center, TR-069 ACS, Bandwidth Activity Reporter, Service Activation Center, Address Commander, and Name Commander, serving over 160 million subscribers worldwide.
- Equipment Management (DataMiner) Network management and OSS solution by Skyline Communications for satellite, broadcast, IPTV and HFC broadband industries with fault management, performance management, automation, and CPE management capabilities.
- Training Courses Formal training pathway programs including BCN01-BCN09 courses covering broadband cable network principles, coaxial connections, optical fiber handling, safety awareness, external installation, RF measurements, and optical node installation.
- Product Support Program Comprehensive support services including technical support via email and 1300 hotline, software and documentation updates, advance hardware replacement (48-hour shipment), extended warranty (2-3 years), depot repair, critical spares holding, and on-site service (7 days/week, 365 days/year).
Quantifiable outcome
- Advanced hardware replacement within 48 hours of RMA
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Companies that use C-COR
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
C-COR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Integration5 records
Feature5 records
C-COR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Secure64coreSecure64, the leading provider of genuinely secure DNS servers, partnered with C-COR to bring secure DNS solutions to the Asia-Pacific region. This partnership enables C-COR to offer Secure64's secure DNS technology to telecommunications customers across the region.
- ATX NetworkscoreC-COR is the exclusive Australian distributor for ATX Networks products including MAXNET II and SignalOn RF & L-Band signal management solutions. ATX's DOCSIS 3.1 CCAP compliant products are distributed through C-COR's enterprise sales channels.
- Appear TVcoreC-COR distributes Appear TV's modular video processing platforms including XC5000/XC5100 encoder frames and transcoding modules for video headend applications.
- Skyline Communications (DataMiner)coreC-COR offers Skyline Communications' DataMiner, the most advanced end-to-end multi-vendor network management and OSS solution for satellite, broadcast, IPTV and HFC broadband industries.
- PPC (Precision Precision Components)coreC-COR distributes PPC's range of connectors, cables and passives including 2-piece connectors, stretcher amplifiers, and quadshield cables.
- CienamajorC-COR distributes Ciena's optical networking solutions as part of its comprehensive broadband infrastructure portfolio.
- TelestemajorC-COR distributes Teleste's video and broadband solutions as part of its product portfolio for cable operators.
- AmphenolmajorC-COR distributes Amphenol's connector and cable products for telecommunications infrastructure applications.
- Incognito SoftwarecoreC-COR offers Incognito's IP management solutions for fulfillment and customer experience assurance. Solutions serve over 160 million subscribers worldwide.
- RUNPOTECminorC-COR launched cable pulling products from RUNPOTEC, renowned for quality materials, sound construction, and unique products including the X-BOARD Cable Roller.
- NetUPminorC-COR distributes NetUP's IPTV Combine 8x, an all-in-one IPTV server designed for hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, and small telcos.
- DSG-CanusaminorC-COR is the sole Australian distributor for DSG-Canusa heat shrink tubing products for CCTV and cable protection applications.
- Arcom DigitalminorC-COR distributes Arcom Digital's Quiver field-troubleshooting tool for HFC network leakage detection and CPD noise identification.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
C-COR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- CommScope: Major manufacturer of broadband HFC nodes, amplifiers, DOCSIS equipment, coaxial cable, and optical transport. Directly competes with multiple product lines C-COR distributes/integrates, and is a principal OEM whose products C-COR may resell alongside alternatives.
- Ciena: Global optical networking and packet-optical transport vendor. C-COR distributes Ciena's optical networking solutions as part of its broadband infrastructure portfolio, making Ciena both a principal and a comparable supplier into the same telco market.
- Calix: Broadband access systems and software vendor serving service providers with GPON, fiber, and network management platforms. Overlaps with C-COR's GPON OLT/ONT and Incognito/DataMiner OSS portfolio, and competes for the same telco/MNO buyer.
- Adtran: Global broadband and fiber access equipment vendor selling GPON ONTs/OLTs, fiber CPE, and HFC gear to tier-1 telcos. Comparable to C-COR's GPON and HFC equipment distribution and integration business, though Adtran is a direct OEM whereas C-COR is primarily an integrator/distributor.
- Harmonic: Video headend, broadband, and cable access infrastructure vendor including CCAP platforms. Overlaps with C-COR's video headend, DOCSIS, and HFC amplifier portfolio. Harmonic owns Incognito, whose solutions C-COR distributes.
Direct peers
- PPC Broadband (Belden): Manufacturer of coaxial connectors, cable, hardline connectors and passives used in HFC networks. C-COR distributes PPC's connector and cable range, positioning them as vendor–distributor partners selling into the same Australian HFC upgrade projects.
- ATX Networks: Manufacturer of DOCSIS 3.1 CCAP headend, RF/optical signal management, and HFC products. C-COR is ATX's exclusive Australian distributor, so the two operate as principal–distributor partners covering the same APAC customer base.
- Teleste: European-headquartered vendor of video and broadband HFC solutions, including nodes, amplifiers, and headend equipment for cable operators. C-COR distributes Teleste products into APAC, aligning the two as vendor–distributor partners addressing the same DOCSIS upgrade cycle.
- Skyline Communications (DataMiner): Developer of the DataMiner multi-vendor network management and OSS platform for satellite, broadcast, IPTV and HFC broadband. C-COR is a core distribution and integration partner, and both target the same telco/MSO network operations buyer.
- Appear TV: Modular video processing platform vendor (XC5000/XC5100) for broadcast, IPTV and OTT. C-COR distributes Appear TV headend products into APAC markets, making it a directly comparable video-headend technology partner in the same customer segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
C-COR social profiles
Digital presenceC-COR compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
C-COR financial estimates
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C-COR leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
C-COR subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
C-COR funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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C-COR M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about C-COR
What does C-COR do?
C-COR distributes, integrates, and manufactures broadband telecommunications infrastructure equipment for telcos and MSOs across the Asia-Pacific region. The company sells its own IPCOR-branded optical amplifiers, GPON ONT gateways, and network power systems, while distributing complementary products from global manufacturers (ATX Networks, Appear TV, PPC, Ciena, Teleste, Amphenol, Skyline Communications, Incognito). It also provides end-to-end professional services including network design, deployment, custom product development, technical support, and 24/7 on-site maintenance.
Is C-COR a public or private company?
C-COR is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was C-COR founded?
C-COR was founded in 1993. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is C-COR based?
C-COR is headquartered in Moorabbin, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does C-COR make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are technical Support Services, extended Warranty Service, advance Hardware Replacement, on-site Service, professional Services and software Licensing.
Who are C-COR's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are CommScope, Ciena, Calix, Adtran and Harmonic. Direct peers are PPC Broadband (Belden), ATX Networks, Teleste, Skyline Communications (DataMiner) and Appear TV.
Does C-COR have an API?
No public API is recorded for C-COR.
What industry is C-COR in?
C-COR's product category is Broadband Telecommunications Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAMAD, Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable, with a secondary code of HDAFAEAG, Active Optical Cables (AOC) & Optical Interconnects. Its NAICS code is 334290 and its SIC code is 3669.